Positive ways to advocate for your child in school

Children experience so many changes from kindergarten to college. Social groups, teachers and interests will come and go, but parents are the one constant along the way. Hence, it is our sole responsibility to superintend our own children’s education- not that of the school system, tutors or outside care providers. Invariably, opportunities to advocate for [...]

For college students: five steps to jump-starting a career

Each year a new crop of students graduates from colleges and universities, and joins the millions of unemployed across the nation in seeking work. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an unemployment rate of 9.7 percent in March 2010, with an average of 6.3 people now competing for each job opening. [...]

Facebook fans advise on middle school turmoil

Starting middle school can be a rough ride for both kids and parents. First, there’s the novelty of changing classes; along with that comes five or six different teachers, learning how to operate a locker, handling an in-flux schedule, and arriving to classes on time. Students are expected to handle more responsibility and deal with [...]

Cut College Costs

Financing a college education in the 21st century is no small feat. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees at a four-year private college for the 2009-2010 academic year was $26,273 and $7,020 for a four-year public university. Add several thousands more for room, board, books and supplies. Fortunately, students, [...]

Three Ways to Volunteer in the Classroom

I just spent the morning in my son’s classroom. Fortunately, my job allows me  flexibility in my schedule, so I am able to volunteer one or two times a week. Today, I helped the children with reading, which is extremely rewarding. But other times, I sit in front of a paper cutter and stapler, collating [...]

Beauty routines that help you look alert, even if you’re not!

With less time and earlier mornings, is it even possible to look wide-eyed and awake? It is, with just a few adjustments to your makeup routine.

Creative brown bagging for back-to-school

Brighten up the brown-bag with some simple changes and interesting recipes. These tips will pep up lunch time at school and work.

Fayette women offer back to school best practices

Fayette Women talk about back-to-school traditions, essential supplies, transitioning, staying calm, and finding bargains.

Beginning the school year and starting anew

Make a vow to yourself that this August–this Beginning–will be different. Welcome August as a new opportunity waiting. Just for you.

Middle school: making the leap

Children transitioning from elementary school to middle school are a bit like fingerprints: no two are alike. Know what your child needs before he does.